- When should I add the soda?
- Right before serving. If added earlier, carbonation is lost and the drink becomes 'flat'.
Rum Fruit Punch Bowl
The punch bowl is the king of social drinks. The essence is 'marrying' the flavors: fruit absorbs the alcohol, and alcohol takes on the fruit notes (osmosis). With plenty of liquid and ice, this is a 'long drink' meant to be sipped slowly.
Ingredients
1
cup
White Rum
2
cups
Orange Juice (100%)
2
cups
Pineapple Juice (100%)
2
cups
Club Soda
2
oz
Simple Syrup (or Honey)
2
whole
Oranges (sliced)
2
whole
Lemons (sliced)
2
cups
Ice Cubes
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Equipment Needed
- Large punch bowl with ladle
Instructions
1
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Mix rum, fruit juices, and syrup in the bowl.
Tip: Taste it! Fruit juices vary in sweetness; you might need more acid (lemon juice) or sugar.
2
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Add fruit slices and let chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours (if you have time).
Tip: This time is needed for flavor melding (maceration).
3
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Just before guests arrive, dump in the ice and club soda.
Tip: Ice cools, soda refreshes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup White Rum
- 2 cups Orange Juice (100%)
- 2 cups Pineapple Juice (100%)
- 2 cups Club Soda
- 2 oz Simple Syrup (or Honey)
- 2 whole Oranges (sliced)
- 2 whole Lemons (sliced)
- 2 cups Ice Cubes